George Russell set for Singapore grid penalty after engine change
George Russell will take a grid penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix after exceeding his power unit allocation. Russell had already said his Bahrain retirement would lead to a second grid drop, while Naomi Schiff questioned the timing of taking it at Marina Bay.
George Russell's engine-related grid penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix has been confirmed. The penalty means the Mercedes driver will drop toward the back of the field after exceeding his allocation of internal power unit components.
Earlier, Russell had confirmed that his retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix would trigger a second Formula 1 grid penalty. The Singapore sanction is the one now confirmed.
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff questioned Mercedes' decision to take the penalty this weekend. She argued that the Marina Bay Street Circuit is not well suited to a recovery drive from the rear of the grid.
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